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Item 36: questions and answers

Entered by jep on Fri Jan 6 20:35:12 2006:

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#105 of 139 by mcnally on Sun Feb 26 22:40:10 2006:

 > Also, while it has a USB 2 interface, the description says "Optional
 > network Etnerhet and wireless print servers are available as well.".
 > Since I have two Macs on an Ethernet LAN, and the LAN linked to a
 > WiFi base, what are my options for operating such a printer on the
 > network for both computers?

 Your options, in increasing order of cost:

   1)  Hook the printer up via USB to one of the Macs and have the
       Mac share the printer with other computers on your network.

       Cost:      $5 ($0 if you already have a USB printer cable.)
       Drawback:  Printer will only operate when the computer it's
                  hooked up to is turned on.


   2)  Buy a 3rd-party USB/ethernet print spooler device.  
    
       Cost:      $30-70
       Drawback:  Might not support less-frequently-used features
                  of the printer driver, (e.g. ability to select
                  manual paper feed, etc..)

   3)  Buy the manufacturer's printer-specific network adaptor.

       Cost:      ???
       Drawback:  see cost..

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